Month: August 2018

08/30/2018 This week, your Union received news of a special allocation of sea cucumber in 3Ps that will go to companies – specifically a partnership of the Fogo Island Co-op

08/29/2018 Today the Standing Fish Price Panel released its decision on mackerel pricing for the 2018 season. The Panel selected the price position of ASP, meaning that the prices for

08/27/2018 The northern cod fishery in 2018 has been significantly better than anticipated by DFO Science this spring. The abundance of northern cod is not surprising to harvesters given the

08/21/2018 Yesterday, the federal government announced $189 million in funding to extend employment insurance coverage for seasonal workers. This news is a victory for processing workers and FFAW-Unifor, who fought

08/21/2018 Today, the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel released its decision on squid prices for 2018 and it selected the position of FFAW. The squid price for 2018 is 85

08/17/2018 PENDING PROJECT APPROVAL- FFAW is now accepting applications to conduct a multi-species mobile gear survey in NAFO Division 3Ps/3Pn. As per requirements, eligible applicants must be either 3Ps or

08/17/2018 This week FFAW entered into negotiations with ASP for squid prices. The parties were not able to reach an agreement and price submissions were heard by the Standing Fish

08/16/2018 From The Central Voice/Nor’Wester: Due to abundance of capelin this summer, harvester and union director hope for improved science

08/16/2018 From CBC: A long-time worker and union representative at Nature Sea Farms in St. Alban’s fears there’s no future for her fish plant.